Denver School of Rock

Denver School of Rock is playing the Oriental Theater on Sunday, November 1, with the show starting at 1:30 PM. It's a daytime slot, so if you're usually a night-out person, this one hits a bit differently—it's a Sunday afternoon performance rather than a late-night set.

For those who aren't familiar, Denver School of Rock is exactly what the name suggests: a local school where students learn to play in bands, and this is their live showcase. Instead of a single headliner, you're getting a full afternoon of different student bands taking the stage one after another. It's a showcase of the school's current crop of musicians, so you'll hear a variety of groups rather than one act playing a full set.

Because it's a school showcase, the lineup is built around the students themselves. You'll see different combinations of kids and teens—some playing guitar, bass, drums, and vocals—each band bringing its own take on the music they've been working on. It's a good way to see a bunch of young musicians in one go, and since it's a school event, the whole thing is centered on the students showing what they've learned.

Doors open at 1:00 PM, half an hour before the first band kicks off at 1:30 PM, so you've got plenty of time to get settled before things get moving. Tickets are $10, and since it's a Sunday afternoon, it's an easy one to swing if you're looking for something to do that doesn't keep you out until midnight.